AXPERT VM III TWIN 4KW/6KW

SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER

 Table Of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 1

Purpose ................................................................................................................................................1
Scope ...................................................................................................................................................1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 1

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 2

Features ...............................................................................................................................................2
Basic System Architecture ......................................................................................................................2
Product Overview ..................................................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 4

Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................................................4

Preparation ...........................................................................................................................................4
Mounting the Unit ..................................................................................................................................4
Battery Connection ................................................................................................................................5
AC Input/Output Connection ..................................................................................................................7
PV Connection .......................................................................................................................................8
Final Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 10
Remote Display Panel Installation ......................................................................................................... 11
Communication Options ....................................................................................................................... 12
BMS Communication ............................................................................................................................ 13
Dry Contact Signal ............................................................................................................................... 13

OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 14

Power ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................... 14

Operation and Display Panel ................................................................................................................. 14
LCD Display Icons ................................................................................................................................ 15
LCD Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Display Setting .................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating Mode Description ................................................................................................................. 36
Battery Equalization Description ........................................................................................................... 39
Fault Reference Code ........................................................................................................................... 40
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................................................ 41

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 42

Table 1 Line Mode Specifications .......................................................................................................... 42

Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications..................................................................................................... 43
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications ...................................................................................................... 44
Table 4 General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 44

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix I: BMS Communication Installation .............................................................................. 46

Appendix II: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel ........................................................... 54

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Purpose
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference.

Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: All safety instructions in this document must be read, understood and
followed. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of this inverter/charger, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable
size. It’s very important to correctly operate this inverter/charger.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop
a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
10. One piece of 150A fuse is provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter/charger should be connected to a permanent grounded
wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
12. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input
short circuits.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service center
for maintenance.
14. WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable:
single crystalline, poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules. To avoid any malfunction, do
not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For example, grounded PV
modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please be sure NO
grounding.
15. CAUTION: It’s requested to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause
damage on inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.

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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer
uninterruptible power support in a single package. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable
and easy-accessible button operations such as battery charging current, AC or solar charging priority, and
acceptable input voltage based on different applications.

Features
 Pure sine wave inverter
 Configurable input voltage ranges for home appliances and personal computers via LCD control panel
 Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD control panel
 Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD control panel
 Compatible to utility mains or generator power
 Auto restart while AC is recovering
 Overload / Over temperature / short circuit protection
 Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
 Cold start function
 Removable LCD control module
 Multiple communication ports for BMS (RS485, CAN-BUS, RS232)
 Built-in WiFi for mobile monitoring (Requires App), OTG USB function, dusk filters
 Configurable AC/PV Output usage timer and prioritization

Basic System Architecture

The following illustration shows basic application for this unit. It also required the following devices to have a
complete running system:
 Generator or Utility mains.
 PV modules
Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.

This inverter can power various appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioners.

Figure 1 Hybrid Power System

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Product Overview

1. LCD display
14. USB communication port
2. Status indicator
15. BMS communication port: CAN and RS232 or
3. Charging indicator
RS485
4. Fault indicator
16. RS-232 communication port
5. Function buttons
17. Output source indicators (refer to
6. Power on/off switch
OPERATION/Operation and Display Panel
7. AC input connectors
section for details) and USB function setting
8. AC output connectors (Load connection)
reminder (refer to OPERATION/Function
9. PV input
Setting for the details)
10. Battery input
11. Circuit breaker
12. Remote LCD panel communication port
13. Dry contact

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INSTALLATION

Unpacking and Inspection

Before installation, please inspect the content. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should
have received the following items inside the package:
 Inverter x 1
 User manual x 1
 RS232 Communication cable x 1
 Software CD x 1
 DC Fuse x 1
 PV connectors x 1 set

Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off the bottom cover by removing two screws as shown below.
Detach the cables from the cover.

Mounting the Unit

Consider the followings before selecting your placements:
 Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
 Mount on a solid surface
 Install the inverter at eye level in order to allow easy LCD display
readout.
 For proper air circulation and heat dissipation, allow a clearance
of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx. 50 cm above and below
the unit.
 The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 55°C to
ensure optimal operation.
 The recommended orientation is to adhered to the wall vertically.
Be sure to keep other objects and surfaces as shown in the
diagram to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and to have
enough space for wirings.

SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY.

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Install the unit by screwing two screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws.

Battery Connection
CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current
protector or disconnection device between battery and the inverter. It may not be necessary to have a
disconnection device in some applications, however, it’s still recommended to have over-current protection
installed. Please refer to typical amperage as required.
Ring terminal:
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrical technician.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cables for battery connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
proper recommended cable in the table below.

Recommended battery cable size:

Model Typical Wire Size Cable mm2 Ring Terminal Torque

Amperage (each) Dimensions Value
D (mm) L (mm)
4KW 165A 2*4AWG 25 8.4 33.2
1*2AWG 38 8.4 39.2 5 Nm
6KW 124A
2*4AWG 25 8.4 33.2

Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

1. 4KW model supports 24VDC system and 6KW model supports 48VDC system. Connect all battery packs as
below chart. It is recommend to connect minimum of 100Ah capacity battery for 4KW model and 200Ah
capacity battery for 6KW model.

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2. Prepare four battery wires for 4KW model and two or four battery wires for 6KW model depending on cable
size (refer to recommended cable size table). Apply ring terminals to your battery wires and secure it to the
battery terminal block with the bolts properly tightened. Refer to battery cable size for torque value.
Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter is correctly connected and ring terminals are
secured to the battery terminals.

4KW / 6KW

6KW

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.

CAUTION!! Do not place anything between inverter terminals and the ring terminals.
Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are securely
tightened.
CAUTION!! Before making final DC connection or closing DC breaker/disconnector, be sure that
the positive (+) must be connected to positive (+) and negative (-) connected to negative (-).

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AC Input/Output Connection
CAUTION!! Before connecting to AC input power source, please install a separate AC breaker between the
inverter and the AC input power source. This will ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected during
maintenance and fully protected from over-current. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 32A
CAUTION!! There are two power terminal blocks with “IN” (Input) and “OUT” (Output) markings. DO NOT
mistakenly connect to the wrong connectors.

WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.

WARNING! It’s very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable size for AC
input connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Suggested cable requirement for AC wires
Model Gauge Cable (mm2) Torque Value
4KW 12 AWG 4 1.2 Nm
6KW 10 AWG 6 1.2 Nm

Please follow these steps to implement AC input/output connection:

1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to enable DC protector or disconnector first.
2. Remove insulation sleeves for about 10mm for the five screw terminals.
3. Insert AC input wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal screws. Be
sure to connect the grounding wire ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)

WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.

4. This inverter is equipped with dual-output. There are four terminals (L1/N1, L2/N2) available on output port.
It’s set up through LCD program or monitoring software to turn on and off the second output. Refer to “LCD
setting” section for the details.
Insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be
sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L1→LINE (brown or black)
N1→Neutral (blue)
L2→LINE (brown or black)
N2→Neutral (blue)

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5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.
CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner required at least 2~3 minutes to spool up because it needs to have
enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers in a short
period of time, it may cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this from happening, please check
with manufacturer of air conditioner if it has time-delay function before installation. Otherwise, this inverter will
PV Connection
trigger overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes it may still causes damage to
the air conditioner.

PV Connection
and PV modules.
NOTE1: Please use 600VDC/30A circuit breaker.
NOTE2: The overvoltage category of the PV input is II.
Please follow the steps below to implement PV module connection:

WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable: single
crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules.
To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For
example, grounded PV modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please
be sure NO grounding.
CAUTION: It’s required to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause damage on
inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
Step 1: Check the input voltage of PV array modules. This system is applied with two strings of PV array. Please
make sure that the maximum current load of each PV input connector is 18A.
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit!! Check the system before wire connection.

Step 2: Disconnect the circuit breaker and switch off the DC switch.
Step 3: Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following steps.
Components for PV connectors and Tools:

Female connector housing

Female terminal

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 Male connector housing

Male terminal

Crimping tool and spanner

Prepare the cable and follow the connector assembly process:

Strip one cable 8 mm on both end sides and be careful NOT to nick conductors.

Insert striped cable into female terminal and crimp female terminal as shown below.

Insert assembled cable into female connector housing as shown below.

Insert striped cable into male terminal and crimp male terminal as shown below.

Insert assembled cable into male connector housing as shown below.

Then, use spanner to screw pressure dome tightly to female connector and male connector as shown below.

Step 4: Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors. Then, connect
positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of
connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.

WARNING! For safety and efficiency, it's very important to use appropriate cables for PV module connection.
To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper cable size as recommended below.
Conductor cross-section (mm2) AWG no.
4~6 10~12

CAUTION: Never directly touch the terminals of inverter. It might cause lethal electric shock.

PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider the following parameters:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not to exceeds maximum PV array open circuit voltage of the
inverter.

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2. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than the start-up voltage.
INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW
Max. PV Array Power 5000W 6000W
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 60Vdc~450Vdc
Start-up Voltage 60Vdc +/- 10Vdc
Max. PV Current 27A

Take the 250Wp PV module as an example. After considering above two parameters, the recommended
module configurations are listed in the table below.
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT Total input
(reference) Q'ty of panels
Min in series: 2 pcs, max. in series: 12 pcs. power
- 250Wp
- Vmp: 30.1Vdc 2pcs in series 2 pcs 500W
- Imp: 8.3A 4pcs in series 4 pcs 1000W
- Voc: 37.7Vdc 6 pcs in series 6 pcs 1500W
- Isc: 8.4A 8 pcs in series 8 pcs 2000W
- Cells: 60 12 pcs in series 12 pcs 3000W
8 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel 16 pcs 4000W
10 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel 20 pcs 5000W
11 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel
22 pcs 5500W
(only for 6KVA model)
12 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel
24 pcs 6000W
(only for 6KVA model)
Take the 555Wp PV module as an example. After considering above two parameters, the recommended
module configurations are listed in the table below.
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT Total input
(reference) Q'ty of panels
Min in series: 2 pcs, max. in series: 11 pcs. power
- 555Wp
- Imp: 17.32A 2pcs in series 2 pcs 1110W
- Voc: 38.46Vdc 4pcs in series 4 pcs 2220W
- Isc: 18.33A
6 pcs in series 6 pcs 3330W
- Cells: 110
8 pcs in series 8 pcs 4440W
10 pcs in series 10 pcs 5550W
11 pcs in series 11 pcs 6000W

Final Assembly
After connecting all wirings, replace the bottom cover as shown below.

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Remote Display Panel Installation
The LCD module can be removable and installed in a remote location with an optional communication cable.
Please take the follow steps to implement this remote panel installation.
Step 1. Remove the screw on the bottom of LCD panel and pull down the module from the case. Detach the
cable from the remote communication port. Be sure to replace the retention plate back to the inverter.

Step 2. Prepare your mounting holes in the marked locations as shown in the illustration below. The LCD
module then can be securely mounted to your desired location.

Ø5-Ø9

Note: Wall installation should be implemented with

the proper screws to the right.

M3

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Step 3. Connect LCD module to the inverter with an optional RJ45 communication cable as shown below.

RS-232 communication
To PC Remote
communication

USB communication
To PC

BMS communication

Communication Options
Serial Connection
Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring
software from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation. For
detailed software operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD.

Wi-Fi Connection
This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter. Wi-Fi transmitter can enable wireless communication between
off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users can access and control the monitored inverter with
downloaded APP. You may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple® Store or “WatchPower Wi-Fi” in Google®
Play Store. All data loggers and parameters are saved in iCloud. For quick installation and operation, please
check Appendix C.

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BMS Communication
It is recommended to purchase a special communication cable if you are connecting to Lithium-Ion battery
banks. Please refer to Appendix B- BMS Communication Installation for details.

Dry Contact Signal

There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external
device when battery voltage reaches warning level.

Unit Status Condition

Dry contact port:
NC & C NO & C
Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Close Open
Output is Program 01 Battery voltage < Low DC
Open Close
powered set as USB warning voltage
from Battery (utility first) Battery voltage > Setting
power or value in Program 13 or
Close Open
Solar energy. battery charging reaches
floating stage
Power On
Program 01 is Battery voltage < Setting
Open Close
set as SBU value in Program 12
(SBU priority) Battery voltage > Setting
value in Program 13 or
Close Open
battery charging reaches
floating stage

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OPERATION

Power ON/OFF

Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch
(located on the LCD module) to turn on the unit.

Operation and Display Panel

The operation and the LCD module, shown in the chart below, includes six indicators, six function keys, on/off
switch and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.

Setting LED 2 LCD display

Setting LED 1

Function keys Status indicators

Function keys

Setting LED 3
On/off switch

Indicators
LED Indicator Color Solid/Flashing Messages
Setting LED 1 Green Solid On Output powered by utility
Setting LED 2 Green Solid On Output powered by PV
Setting LED 3 Green Solid On Output powered by battery
Solid On Output is available in line mode
Green
Flashing Output is powered by battery in battery mode
Status Solid On Battery is fully charged
Green
indicators Flashing Battery is charging.
Solid On Fault mode
Red
Flashing Warning mode

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 Function Keys
Function Key Description
ESC Exit the setting
USB function setting Select USB OTG functions
Timer setting for the
Setup the timer for prioritizing the output source
Output source priority
Timer setting for the
Setup the timer for prioritizing the charger source
Charger source priority
Up To last selection
Down To next selection
Enter To confirm/enter the selection in setting mode

LCD Display Icons

Icon Function description

Input Source Information

Indicates the AC input.
Indicates the PV input
Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charger current,
charger power, battery voltage.
Configuration Program and Fault Information

Indicates the setting programs.

Indicates the warning and fault codes.

Warning: flashing with warning code.

Fault: lighting with fault code

Output Information
Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA,
load in Watt and discharging current.
The ICON flashing that indicate the unit with AC output and setting
Programs 60, 61 or 62 different to default setting.
Battery Information

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 Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in
battery mode and charging status in line mode.

When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status.

Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
Constant The right bar will be on and the other three
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
bars will flash in turns.
Current mode / The right two bars will be on and the other
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant two bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode The right three bars will be on and the left bar
> 2.167 V/cell
will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.
In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 1.85V/cell
1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell
Load >50%
1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell
> 2.017V/cell
< 1.892V/cell
1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
Load < 50%
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell
> 2.058V/cell
Load Information
Indicates overload.

Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%.

0%~24% 25%~49%

50%~74% 75%~100%

Mode Operation Information

Indicates unit connects to the mains.

Indicates unit connects to the PV panel.

Indicates load is supplied by utility power.

Indicates the utility charger circuit is working.

Indicates the solar charger circuit is working.

Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.

Indicates unit alarm is disabled.

Indicates USB disk is connected.

Indicates timer setting or time display

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LCD Setting
General Setting
After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ”

button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ” button to exit.

Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape

00 Exit setting mode

Utility first (default)

Utility will provide power to the
loads as first priority.
Solar and battery energy will
provide power to the loads only
when utility power is not available.

Solar first
Solar energy provides power to the
loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient to
Output source priority: power all connected loads, Utility
01 To configure load power energy will supply power to the
source priority loads at the same time.

Solar energy provides power to the

loads as first priority.
SBU priority
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, battery
energy will supply power to the
loads at the same time.
Utility provides power to the loads
only when battery voltage drops to
either low-level warning voltage or
the setting point in program 12.
Maximum charging current: 60A (default)
To configure total charging
current for solar and utility Setting range is from 10A to 120A.
02 chargers.
(Max. charging current = Increment of each click is 10A.
utility charging current +
solar charging current)

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 Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
90-280VAC.

03 AC input voltage range

UPS If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
170-280VAC.

AGM Flooded

User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected,

battery charge voltage and low DC
cut-off voltage can be set up in
program 26, 27 and 29.

Pylontech battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27

and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.

05 Battery type

WECO battery (only for 48V If selected, programs of 02, 12,

model) 26, 27 and 29 will be
auto-configured per battery
supplier recommended. No need
for further adjustment.

Soltaro battery (only for If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27

48V model) and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.

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 LIb-protocol compatible Select “LIb” if using Lithium
battery battery compatible to Lib protocol.
If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27
and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.

MOTOMA battery (default) If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27

and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.
Please contact the battery supplier
for installation procedure.

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when overload

06
occurs

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when over

07
temperature occurs

50Hz (default) 60Hz

09 Output frequency

220V 230V (default)

10 Output voltage
240V

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 Maximum utility charging 30A (default)
current
Note: If setting value in Setting range is 2A, then from 10A
program 02 is smaller than
11 to 100A. Increment of each click is
that in program in 11, the
inverter will apply charging 10A.
current from program 02 for
utility charger.
23V (default for 24V model) Setting range is from 22V to 25.5V.
Increment of each click is 1V.

46V (default for 48V model) Setting range is from 44V to 55V.
Increment of each click is 1V.

Setting voltage or SOC

percentage back to utility
12 source when selecting
“SBU” (SBU priority) in
program 01.

SOC 10% (default for If any types of lithium battery is

Lithium) selected in program 05, setting
value will change to SOC
automatically. Adjustable range is
5% to 95%.

Available options for 24V model: Setting range is FUL and from
24V to 29V. Increment of each click is 1V.
Battery fully charged 27V (default)

Setting voltage or SOC

percentage back to battery
mode when selecting “SBU”
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(SBU priority) in program
Available options for 48V model: Setting range is FUL and from
01.
48V to 58V. Increment of each click is 1V.
Battery fully charged 54V (default)

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 SOC 30% (default for If any types of lithium battery is
Lithium) selected in program 05, setting
value will change to SOC
automatically. Adjustable range is
10% to 100%. Increment of each
click is 5%.

If this inverter/charger is working in Line, Standby or Fault mode,

charger source can be programmed as below:
Solar first Solar energy will charge battery as
first priority.
Utility will charge battery only
when solar energy is not available.

Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will charge
battery at the same time.
Charger source priority:
16 To configure charger source
priority

Only Solar Solar energy will be the only

charger source no matter utility is
available or not.

If this inverter/charger is working in Battery mode, only solar

energy can charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery if it's
available and sufficient.
Alarm on (default) Alarm off

18 Alarm control

Return to default display If selected, no matter how users

screen (default) switch display screen, it will
automatically return to default
Auto return to default display screen (Input voltage
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display screen /output voltage) after no button is
pressed for 1 minute.

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 Stay at latest screen If selected, the display screen will
stay at latest screen user finally
switches.

Backlight on (default) Backlight off

20 Backlight control

Alarm on (default) Alarm off

Beeps while primary source

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is interrupted

Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable

Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.

Record enable (default) Record disable

25 Record Fault code

Available options for 24V model:

28.2V (default) If user-defined is selected in
program 5, this program can be set
Bulk charging voltage up. Setting range is from 25.0V to
26
(C.V voltage) 31.5V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

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 Available options for 48V model:

56.4V (default) If user-defined is selected in

program 5, this program can be set
Bulk charging voltage up. Setting range is from 48.0V to
26
(C.V voltage) 61.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

Available options for 24V model:

27V (default) If user-defined is selected in

program 5, this program can be set
up. Setting range is from 25.0V to
31.5V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

27 Floating charging voltage

Available options for 48V model:
54V (default) If user-defined is selected in
program 5, this program can be set
up. Setting range is from 48.0V to
61.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

Available options for 24V model:

21.0V (default) If user-defined is selected in
program 5, this program can be set
up. Setting range is from 20.0V to
Low DC cut-off voltage or
SOC percentage: 27.0V. Increment of each click is
 If battery power is only 0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will be
power source available, fixed to setting value no matter
inverter will shut down.
what percentage of load is
 If PV energy and battery
power are available, connected.
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inverter will charge Available options for 48V model:
battery without AC
42.0V (default) If user-defined is selected in
output.
 If PV energy, battery program 5, this program can be set
power and utility are all up. Setting range is from 40.0V to
available, inverter will 54.0V. Increment of each click is
transfer to line mode
0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will be
fixed to setting value no matter
what percentage of load is
connected.

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 SOC 0% (default) If Lithium battery is selected in
program 5, setting value will
change to SOC automatically.
Setting range is from 0% to 90%.

Battery equalization Battery equalization disable

(default)

30 Battery equalization

If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this

program can be set up.
Available options for 24V model:
29.2V (default) Setting range is from 25.0V to
31.5V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

31 Battery equalization voltage

Available options for 48V model:
58.4V (default) Setting range is from 48.0V to
61.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to

900min. Increment of each click is
5min.
33 Battery equalized time

120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900

min. Increment of each click is 5
min.
34 Battery equalized timeout

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 30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 days.
Increment of each click is 1 day

35 Equalization interval

Enable Disable (default)

Equalization activated
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immediately If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program can
be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to activate
battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will shows
“ ”. If “Disable” is selected, it will cancel equalization function
until next activated equalization time arrives based on program 35

setting. At this time, “ ” will not be shown in LCD main page.

Not reset(Default) Reset

Reset all stored data for PV

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output load energy

24V default setting: 21.0V If “User-defined” is selected in

program 05, this setting range is
from 21.0V to 31.5V for 24V
model. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

48V default setting: 42.0V If “User-defined” is selected in

program 05, this setting range is
from 42.0V to 61.0V for 48V
Low DC cut off voltage or model. Increment of each click is
0.1V.
60 SOC percentage on second
output

SOC 0% (default for If any type of lithium battery is

Lithium) selected in program 05, this
parameter value will be displayed
in percentage and value setting is
based on battery capacity
percentage. Setting range is from
0% to 95%. Increment of each
click is 5%.

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 Disable (Default) Setting range is disable and then
from 0 min to 990 min. Increment
of each click is 5 min.
Setting discharge time on *If the battery discharge time
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the second output (L2) achieves the setting time in
program 61 and the program 60
function is not triggered, the
output will be turned off.
00~23 (Default. Second Setting range is from 00 to 23.
output is always on) Increment of each click is 1 hour.
If setting range is from 00 to 08,
Setting time interval to turn the second output will be turned
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on second output (L2) on until 09:00. During this period,
it will be turned off if any setting
value in program 60 or 61 is
reached.
Default setting: 46.0V If “User-defined” is selected in
program 05, this setting range is
from 21.5V to 31.5V for 4K model
and 43.0V to 61.0V for 6K model.
Increment of each click is 0.1V.
*If second output is cut off due to
setting in program 60, second
output (L2) will restart according
to setting in program 63.
SOC: 20% (default for If any type of lithium battery is
Setting voltage point or SOC lithium battery) selected in program 05, this
63 to restart on the second parameter value will be displayed
output (L2) in percentage and value setting is
based on battery capacity
percentage. Setting range is from
5% to 100%. Increment of each
click is 5%.
*If second output is cut off due to
setting in program 60, second
output (L2) will restart according
to setting in program 63.
0 min (Default) Setting range is from 0 min to 990
Setting waiting time to turn min. Increment of each click is 5
on the second output (L2) min.
64 when the inverter is back to *If second output is cut off due to
Line Mode or battery is in setting in program 61, second
charging status output (L2) will restart according
to setting in program 64.

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 Not reset(Default) Reset

93 Erase all data log

3 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes (default) 20 minutes

Data log recorded interval
*The maximum data log
94 number is 1440. If it’s over
1440, it will re-write the
first log.

30 minutes 60 minutes

For minute setting, the range is from 0 to 59.

95 Time setting – Minute

For hour setting, the range is from 0 to 23.

96 Time setting – Hour

For day setting, the range is from 1 to 31.

97 Time setting– Day

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 For month setting, the range is from 1 to 12.

98 Time setting– Month

For year setting, the range is from 17 to 99.

99 Time setting – Year

Functional Setting
There are three function keys on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, timer
setting for output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority.
1. USB Function Setting

Insert an OTG USB disk into the USB port ( ). Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter USB
Setup Mode. These functions including inverter firmware upgrade, data log export and internal parameters
re-write from the USB disk.
Procedure LCD Screen
Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter USB function setting mode.

Step 2: Press “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button to enter the selectable setting programs (detail

descriptions in Step 3).

Step 3: Please select setting program by following the procedure.

Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen
: This function is to upgrade inverter firmware. If firmware upgrade is needed, please check with
Upgrade your dealer or installer for detail instructions.
firmware
This function is to over-write all parameter settings (TEXT file) with settings in the On-The-Go
:
USB disk from a previous setup or to duplicate inverter settings. Please check with your dealer or
Re-write installer for detail instructions.
internal
parameters
By pressing “ ” button to export data log from the inverter to USB disk. If

the selected function is ready, LCD will display “ ”. Press “ ” button to

confirm the selection again.

:

Export data
 Press “ ” button to select “Yes”, LED 1 will flash once every second
log
during the process. It will only display and all LEDs will be on after
this action is complete. Then, press “ ” button to return to main
screen.

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  Or press “ ” button to select “No” to return to main screen.

If no button is pressed for 1 minute, it will automatically return to main screen.

Error message for USB On-The-Go functions:

Error Code Messages
No USB disk is detected.

USB disk is protected from copying.

Document inside the USB disk contains the wrong format.

If any error occurs, error code will only show for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, it will automatically return to the
main screen.
2. Timer Setting for Output Source Priority
This timer setting is to set up the output source priority per day.
Procedure LCD Screen
Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter Timer Setup Mode for output source
priority.

Step 2: Press “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button to enter the selectable programs (detail

descriptions in Step 3).

Step 3: Please select setting program by following each procedure.
Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen
Press “ ” button to set up Utility First Timer. Press “ ” button to select
staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to
confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.

Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button to select

staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to
confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.

Press “ ” button to set up SBU Priority Timer. Press “ ” button to select

staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to
confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.

Press “ ” button to exit the Setup Mode.

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3. Timer Setting for the Charger Source Priority
This timer setting is to set up the charger source priority per day.
Procedure LCD Screen

Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter Timer Setup Mode for charging

source priority.

Step 2: Press “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button to enter the selectable programs (detail

descriptions in Step 3).

Step 3: Please select setting program by following each procedure.
Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen
Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button to select
staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to
confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.

Press “ ” button to set up Solar & Utility Timer. Press “ ” button to select

staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to

confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.
Press “ ” button to set up Solar Only Timer. Press “ ” button to select
staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to
confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to
adjust values, press “ ” button to confirm. The setting values are from 00 to
23, with 1-hour increment.

Press “ ” button to exit the Setup Mode.

Display Setting
The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The selective
information will be switched as per the following orders:

Selectable information LCD display

Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V

Input voltage/Output voltage

(Default Display Screen)

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 Input frequency=50Hz

Input frequency

PV voltage=260V

PV voltage

PV current = 2.5A

PV current

PV power = 500W

PV power

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 AC and PV charging current=50A

PV charging current=50A

Charging current

AC charging current=50A

AC and PV charging power=500W

PV charging power=500W

Charging power

AC charging power=500W

Battery voltage=25.5V, output voltage=230V

Battery voltage and output voltage

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 Output frequency=50Hz

Output frequency

Load percent=70%

Load percentage

When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in

VA will present xxxVA like below chart.

Load in VA
When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in VA
will present x.xkVA like below chart.

When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will

present xxxW like below chart.

Load in Watt
When load is larger than 1kW (≧1KW), load in W
will present x.xkW like below chart.

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 Second output is off and L2 output voltage is 0V.

L2 output voltage Second output is on and L2 output voltage is

230V.

Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A

Battery voltage/DC discharging current

PV energy generation today = 3.88kWh, Today

load output energy= 9.88kWh.

PV energy generated today and Load output energy

today

PV energy generation this month = 388kWh, Load

output energy this month= 988kWh.

PV energy generated this month and Load output

energy this month.

PV energy generation this year = 3.88MWh, Load

output energy this year = 9.88MWh.

PV energy generated this year and Load output energy

this year.

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 Total PV energy generation = 38.8MWh, Total
load output energy = 98.8MWh.

Total PV energy generation and total load output

energy.

Real date Nov 28, 2020.

Real date.

Real time 13:20.

Real time.

Main CPU version 00014.04.

Main CPU version checking.

Secondary CPU version 00003.03.

Secondary CPU version checking.

Wi-Fi version 00000.24.

Wi-Fi version checking.

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Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.

Charging by utility.

Standby mode
Note:
*Standby mode: The inverter No output is supplied by the
is not turned on yet but at unit but it still can charge
this time, the inverter can batteries.
charge battery without AC
Charging by PV energy.
output.

No charging.

Grid and PV power are available.

Fault mode Grid is available.

Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are No charging at all no matter
caused by inside circuit error if grid or PV power is
or external reasons such as available.
over temperature, output PV power is available.
short circuited and so on.

No charging.

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 Charging by utility and PV energy.

Charging by utility.

The unit will provide output

power from the mains. It will
Line Mode
also charge the battery at
line mode. If “SUB” (solar first) is selected as output source
priority and solar energy is not sufficient to
provide the load, solar energy and the utility will
provide the loads and charge the battery at the
same time.

If either “SUB” (solar first) or “SBU” is selected

as output source priority and battery is not
connected, solar energy and the utility will
provide the loads.

The unit will provide output

power from the mains. It will
Line Mode
also charge the battery at
line mode.
Power from utility.

Power from battery and PV energy.

The unit will provide output

Battery Mode power from battery and/or
PV power.

PV energy will supply power to the loads and

charge battery at the same time. No utility is
available.

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 Power from battery only.

Power from PV energy only.

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Battery Equalization Description
Battery equalization function is built into the charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical
effects such as stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than
at the top. Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that may have built up on the plates. If left
unchecked, this condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. Therefore, it’s
recommended to equalize the battery periodically.

 How to Activate Equalization Function

You must enable battery equalization function in LCD setting Program 30 first. You can then apply this function
by either one of the following methods:
1. Setting equalization interval in Program 35.
2. Activate equalization immediately in Program 36.

 When to Equalize
In floating charge stage, when setting the equalization interval (battery equalization cycle) is reached, or
equalization is activated immediately, the controller will start to enter Equalize Mode.

 Equalize Charging and Timeout

In Equalize Mode, the controller will supply power to charge battery as much as possible until battery voltage
reach the equalization voltage. Then, constant-voltage regulation is applied to maintain battery voltage at the
equalization level. The battery will remain in the Equalize Mode until the equalization timer runs out.

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However, in Equalize Mode, if the battery equalization timer runs out and the battery voltage doesn’t recover to
the battery equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery
voltage achieves equalization voltage. If the battery voltage is still lower than equalization voltage when the
extension runs out, the charge controller will stop equalization and return to the floating charging stage.

Fault Reference Code

Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
01 Fan is locked when inverter is off.
02 Over temperature
03 Battery voltage is too high
04 Battery voltage is too low
Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by
05
internal converter components.
06 Output voltage is too high.
07 Overload time out

08 Bus voltage is too high

09 Bus soft start failed

51 Over current or surge

52 Bus voltage is too low
53 Inverter soft start failed

55 Over DC voltage in AC output

57 Current sensor failed

58 Output voltage is too low

59 PV voltage is over limitation

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Warning Indicator
Warning
Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing
Code
Beep three times every
01 Fan is locked when inverter is on.
second

02 Over temperature None

03 Battery is over-charged Beep once every second

04 Low battery Beep once every second

07 Overload Beep once every 0.5 second

10 Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds

15 PV energy is low. Beep twice every 3 seconds

High AC input (>280VAC) during
16 None
BUS soft start
Communication failure between
32 None
inverter and remote display panel
Battery equalization None

Battery is not connected None

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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW

Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator)

Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac

170Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Voltage
90Vac±7V (Appliances)
180Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Return Voltage
100Vac±7V (Appliances)

High Loss Voltage 280Vac±7V

High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac±7V

Max AC Input Voltage 300Vac

Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection)

Low Loss Frequency 40±1Hz

Low Loss Return Frequency 42±1Hz

High Loss Frequency 65±1Hz

High Loss Return Frequency 63±1Hz

Output Short Circuit Protection Circuit Breaker

Efficiency (Line Mode) >95% ( Rated R load, battery full charged )

10ms typical (UPS);

Transfer Time
20ms typical (Appliances)

Output Power

Rated Power
Output power derating:
When AC input voltage drops to 170V,
the output power will be derated. 50% Power

90V 170V 280V Input Voltage

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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW

Rated Output Power 4KVA/4KW 6KVA/6KW

Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave

Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±10%

Output Frequency 50Hz

Peak Efficiency 93%

Overload Protection 5s@≥110% load; 10s@105%~110% load

Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds

Max. AC Output Current 30Amp 40Amp

Nominal DC Input Voltage 24Vdc 48Vdc

Cold Start Voltage 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
Low DC Warning Voltage
@ load < 50% 23.0Vdc
46.0Vdc
22.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50% 44.0Vdc

Low DC Warning Return Voltage

@ load < 50% 23.5Vdc 47.0Vdc
23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50%

Low DC Cut-off Voltage

@ load < 50% 21.5Vdc 43.0Vdc
21.0Vdc 42.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50%

High DC Recovery Voltage 32Vdc 62Vdc

High DC Cut-off Voltage 33Vdc 63Vdc

No Load Power Consumption <40W <55W

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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW

Charging Algorithm 3-Step

100Amp
AC Charging Current (Max)
(@VI/P=230Vac)
Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 29.2Vdc 58.4
Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 28.2Vdc 56.4
Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc 54Vdc
Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, %

2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc)
Voltage
2.25Vdc

100%

Charging Curve
50%

T0 T1
T1 = 10* T0, minimum 10mins, maximum 8hrs

Current

Time
Bulk Absorption Maintenance
(Constant Current) (Constant Voltage) (Floating)

MPPT Solar Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW
Max. PV Array Power 5000W 6000W
Max. PV Current 27A
Nominal PV Voltage 320Vdc 360Vdc
Start-up Voltage 60Vdc +/- 10Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 60Vdc~450Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
Max Charging Current
120Amp
(AC charger plus solar charger)

Table 4 General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL 4KW 6KW
Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Dimension (D*W*H), mm 115 x 300 x 435
Net Weight, kg 9 10

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do
Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer
automatically will be active for 3 The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge battery.
during startup seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery.
process. complete off.
1. Contact repair center for
1. The battery voltage is far too
No response after replacing the fuse.
No indication. low. (<1.4V/Cell)
power on. 2. Re-charge battery.
2. Internal fuse tripped.
3. Replace battery.
Input voltage is
Check if AC breaker is tripped
displayed as 0 on the
Input protector is tripped and AC wiring is connected
LCD and green LED is
well.
flashing.
1. Check if AC wires are too
Mains exist but the
thin and/or too long.
unit works in
Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode. Green LED is flashing.
(Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSAppliance)
Set “SUB” (solar first) as the Change output source priority
Green LED is flashing.
priority of output source. to “USB” (utility first).
When the unit is
turned on, internal LCD display and LEDs Check if battery wires are
Battery is disconnected.
relay is switched on are flashing connected well.
and off repeatedly.
Reduce the connected load by
Overload error. The inverter is
switching off some
overload 110% and time is up.
equipment.
If PV input voltage is higher than
Fault code 07 specification, the output power will
Reduce the number of PV
be derated. At this time, if
modules in series or the
connected loads is higher than
connected load.
derated output power, it will cause
overload.
Check if wiring is connected
Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
Fault code 05 load.
Temperature of internal converter Check whether the air flow of
component is over 120°C. the unit is blocked or whether
Internal temperature of inverter the ambient temperature is
Fault code 02
Buzzer beeps component is over 100°C. too high.
continuously and Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
red LED is on. Check if spec and quantity of
Fault code 03
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
requirements.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Output abnormal (Inverter voltage 1. Reduce the connected
Fault code 06/58 below than 190Vac or is higher load.
than 260Vac) 2. Return to repair center
Fault code
Internal components failed. Return to repair center.
08/09/53/57
Fault code 51 Over current or surge.
Restart the unit, if the error
Fault code 52 Bus voltage is too low. happens again, please return
to repair center.
Fault code 55 Output voltage is unbalanced.
Fault code 59 PV input voltage is beyond the Reduce the number of PV
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 specification. modules in series.

Appendix I: BMS Communication Installation

1. Introduction
If connecting to lithium battery, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made RJ45 communication cable.
Please check with your dealer or integrator for details.

This custom-made RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the
inverter. These information are listed below:
 Re-configure charging voltage, charging current and battery discharge cut-off voltage according to the
lithium battery parameters.
 Have the inverter start or stop charging according to the status of lithium battery.

2. Pin Assignment for BMS Communication Port

Definition
PIN 1 RS232TX
PIN 2 RS232RX
PIN 3 RS485B
PIN 4 NC
PIN 5 RS485A
PIN 6 CANH
PIN 7 CANL
PIN 8 GND

3. Lithium Battery Communication Configuration

LIO-4805/LIO-4810-150A

LIO-4805 LIO-4810-150A

ID switch

ESS LIO-I 4810

ID switch

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ID Switch indicates the unique ID code for each battery module. It's required to assign an identical ID to each
battery module for normal operation. We can set up the ID code for each battery module by rotating the PIN
number on the ID switch. From number 0 to 9, the number can be random; no particular order. Maximum 10
battery modules can be operated in parallel.

PYLONTECH

 Dip Switch: There are 4 Dip Switches that sets different baud rate and battery group address. If switch
position is turned to the “OFF” position, it means “0”. If switch position is turned to the “ON” position, it means
“1”.
Dip 1 is “ON” to represent the baud rate 9600.
Dip 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for battery group address.
Dip switch 2, 3 and 4 on master battery (first battery) are to set up or change the group address.

NOTE: “1” is upper position and “0” is bottom position.

Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4Group address
Single group only. It’s required to set up master battery
0 0 0
with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1 0 0 battery on the first group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1: RS485
0 1 0 battery on the second group with this setting and slave
baud rate=9600 batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
Restart to take 1 1 0 battery on the third group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
effect
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
0 0 1 battery on the fourth group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1 0 1 battery on the fifth group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
NOTE: The maximum groups of lithium battery is 5 and for maximum number for each group, please check
with battery manufacturer.

4. Installation and Operation

LIO-4805/LIO-4810-150A/ESS LIO-I 4810
After ID no. is assigned for each battery module, please set up LCD panel in inverter and install the wiring
connection as following steps.
Step 1: Use supplied RJ11 signal cable to connect into the extension port (P1 or P2).

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Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Note for parallel system:

1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “LIB” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”.

Step 3: Turn the breaker switch “ON". Now, the battery module is ready for DC output.

Step 4: Press Power on/off button on battery module for 5 secs, the battery module will start up.
*If the manual button cannot be approached, just simply turn on the inverter module. The battery module will
be automatically turned on.

Step 5. Turn on the inverter.

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Step 6. Be sure to select battery type as “LIB” in LCD program 5.

If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will

flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.

PYLONTECH
After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps.
Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery.

Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery. Output power is ready.

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Step 4. Turn on the inverter.

Step 5. Be sure to select battery type as “PYL” in LCD program 5.

If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.

Active Function
This function is to activate lithium battery automatically while commissioning. After battery wiring and
commissioning is successfully, if battery is not detected, the inverter will automatically activate battery if the
inverter is powered on.
WECO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery.

Step 3. Turn on the inverter.

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Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “WEC” in LCD program 5.

If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will

“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.

SOLTARO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Step 2. Open DC isolator and switch on Lithium battery.

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Step 3. Turn on the inverter.

Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “SOL” in LCD program 5.

If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will

“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.

5. LCD Display Information

Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group
number before “Main CPU version checking” as shown below.
Selectable information LCD display
Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1
group numbers

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6. Code Reference
Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation.
Code Description Action
If battery status is not allowed to charge and
discharge after the communication between the
inverter and battery is successful, it will show code
60 to stop charging and discharging battery.
Communication lost (only available when the battery
type is setting as any type of lithium-ion battery.)
 After battery is connected, communication
signal is not detected for 3 minutes, buzzer will
beep. After 10 minutes, inverter will stop
charging and discharging to lithium battery.
 Communication lost occurs after the inverter
and battery is connected successfully, buzzer
beeps immediately.
Battery number is changed. It probably is because of Press “UP” or “DOWN” key to switch
communication lost between battery packs. LCD display until below screen
shows. It will have battery number
re-checked and 62 warning code
will be clear.

If battery status is not allowed to charge after the

communication between the inverter and battery is
successful, it will show code 69 to stop charging
battery.
If battery status must to be charged after the
communication between the inverter and battery is
successful, it will show code 70 to charge battery.
If battery status is not allowed to discharge after the
communication between the inverter and battery is
successful, it will show code 71 to stop discharging
battery.

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Appendix II: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel
1. Introduction
Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users
have complete and remote monitoring and controlling experience for inverters when combining Wi-Fi module
with WatchPower APP, available for both iOS and Android based device. All data loggers and parameters are
saved in iCloud.
The major functions of this APP:
 Delivers device status during normal operation.
 Allows to configure device setting after installation.
 Notifies users when a warning or alarm occurs.
 Allows users to query inverter history data.

2. WatchPower App
2-1. Download and install APP

Operating system requirem ent for your sm art phone:

iOS system supports iOS 9.0 and above
Android system supports Android 5.0 and above

Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download WatchPower App.

Android iOS system

system
Or you may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple® Store or “WatchPower Wi-Fi” in Google® Play Store.

2-2. Initial Setup

Step 1: Registration at first time

After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon to access this APP on your mobile screen. In the screen,
tap “Register” to access “User Registration” page. Fill in all required information and scan the remote box PN by
tapping icon. Or you can simply enter PN directly. Then, tap “Register” button.

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Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network
connection.

Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration

Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed in “How to connect?” section
and you may follow it to connect Wi-Fi.

Enter the “SettingsWi-Fi” and select connected Wi-Fi name. The connected Wi-Fi name is the same to your
Wi-Fi PN number and enter default password “12345678”.

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Then, return to WatchPower APP and tap “ ” button when Wi-Fi module is connected
successfully.
Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings
Tap icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password.

Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet.

If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3.

Diagnose Function
If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right corner of the screen for further
details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter

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4.2 to re-set network setting. After all setting, tap “Rediagnosis” to re-connect again.

2-3. Login and APP Main Function

After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login.
Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards.

Overview
After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices,
including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below
diagram.

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Devices
Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding
or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page.
Add device Delete device

Tap icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is
pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel. After entering part number, tap “Confirm” to add this device in the
Device list.

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 Part number label is
pasted on the bottom of
remote LCD panel.

For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 2.4.

ME
In ME page, users can modify “My information”, including【User’s Photo】,【Account security】, 【Modify
password】,【Clear cache】,and【Log-out】, shown as below diagrams.

2-4. Device List

In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to
check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer
to the parameter setting list.

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Device Mode
On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to
present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be
【Standby Mode】,【Line Mode】,【Battery Mode】.

【Standby Mode】Inverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed. Qualified utility or PV source
can charge battery in standby mode.

【Line Mode】Inverter will power the load from the utility with or without PV charging. Qualified utility or PV
source can charge battery.

【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can
charge battery.

Device Alarm and Name Modification

In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review
alarm history and detailed information. Tap the icon on the top right corner, a blank input box will pop out.
Then, you can edit the name for your device and tap “Confirm” to complete name modification.

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Device Information Data
Users can check up 【Basic Information】,【Product Information】,【Rated information】,【History】, and
【Wi-Fi Module Information】by swiping left.

Swipe left

【Basic Information】displays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV input
voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output
apparent power, Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic information.

【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, secondary CPU version
and WiFi version.

【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery

voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent
power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information.

【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely.

【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.

Parameter Setting
This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters. Please be noted that the listing in
“Parameter Setting” page in below diagram may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will briefly
highlight some of it,【Output Setting】,【Battery Parameter Setting】,【Enable/ Disable items】,【Restore to
the defaults】to illustrate.
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There are three ways to modify setting and they vary according to each parameter.
a) Listing options to change values by tapping one of it.
b) Activate/Shut down functions by clicking “Enable” or “Disable” button.
c) Changing values by clicking arrows or entering the numbers directly in the column.
Each function setting is saved by clicking “Set” button.

Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available
parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for
detailed setting instructions.
Parameter setting list:
Item Description
Output setting Output source To configure load power source priority.
priority
AC input range When selecting "UPS", it's allowed to connect personal computer.
Please check product manual for details.
When selecting "Appliance", it's allowed to connect home appliances.
Output voltage To set output voltage.
Output frequency To set output frequency.
Battery Battery type: To set connected battery type.
parameter Battery cut-off To set the battery stop discharging voltage or SOC.
setting voltage/SOC Please see product manual for the recommended voltage or SOC range
based on connected battery type.
Back to grid When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
voltage/SOC voltage is lower than this setting voltage or SOC, unit will transfer to
line mode and the grid will provide power to load.
Back to discharge When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
voltage/SOC voltage is higher than this setting voltage or SOC, battery will be
allowed to discharge.
Charger source To configure charger source priority.
priority:
Max. charging
current
Max. AC charging It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
different inverter model may vary.
current: Please see product manual for the details.
Float charging
voltage
Bulk charging It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
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 voltage different inverter model may vary. Please see product manual for the
details.
Battery Enable or disable battery equalization function.
equalization
Real-time It’s real-time action to activate battery equalization.
Activate Battery
Equalization
Equalized Time To set up the duration time for battery equalization.
Out
Equalized Time To set up the extended time to continue battery equalization.
Equalization To set up the frequency for battery equalization.
Period
Equalization To set up the battery equalization voltage.
Voltage
Enable/Disable LCD Auto-return If enable, LCD screen will return to its main screen after one minute
Functions to Main screen automatically.
Fault Code If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault
Record happens.
Backlight If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not operated
for 1 minute.
Bypass Function If enabled, unit will transfer to line mode when overload happened in
battery mode.
Beeps while If enabled, buzzer will alarm when primary source is abnormal.
primary source
interrupt
Over If disabled, the unit won't be restarted after over-temperature fault is
Temperature solved.
Auto Restart
Overload Auto If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs.
Restart
Buzzer If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred.
Battery Cut off To set the battery stop discharging voltage or SOC on L2 output.
Voltage/SOC L2
L2 output (second Discharge Time To set the battery stop discharging time on L2output.
output) setting L2
Time Interval to To set time interval to turn on L2 output.
Turn on L2
Enable/disable Turn on or off RGB LEDs
Brightness Adjust the lighting brightness
RGB LED Setting Speed Adjust the lighting speed
Effects Change the light effects
Color selection Adjust color combination to show energy source an battery status
Restore to the This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.
default

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